Legal Executive

Acts for and on behalf of clients in the areas of property transfer, company and business law, trusts, wills, probate and litigation under the general supervision of a Barrister or Solicitor. Registration or licensing may be required.

What does a Legal Executive do?

preparing, examining and advising on contracts of sale for properties and businesses

carrying out title searches and contacting government authorities to find out if any planned development, illegal building work and disputes could affect properties and businesses

preparing, examining and advising on mortgage documentation

negotiating the terms and conditions of, and exchanging, contracts of sale, paying deposits, arranging payment of stamp duty, checking for outstanding arrears and land tax obligations, and calculating adjustments for council and water rates

interviewing clients to determine the nature of issues, and receiving written information concerning cases from Legal Professionals and clients

conferring with clients and potential witnesses and drawing up statements and proposed affidavits in preparation for court proceedings

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Annual taxable income data has been sourced from Taxation Statistics 2014-15 published by the Australian Taxation Office.

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